Sakura Koi Water Brush

Designed for easy transport and storage when you're working on the go, the Koi Water Brush from Sakura separates into two parts — a fine, flexible brush tip and a barrel handle with a plug to carry water. The comfortable grip is great for controlled blending, shading, and highlighting.

If I could give this ZERO stars, I would. I purchased all 3 sizes about 6 months ago. I own and use most of the Niji Waterbrushes, so I thought this might be a safe purchase and would save me a little money. FORGET IT! I opened the packaging this weekend to use them for the first time. I CAN NOT get them uncrewed to even fill them with water. That makes them unusable! Seriously. See my video demonstration...

The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:

A total rip-off

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We are sorry to hear that you have experienced difficulty using this product. Please try to unscrew these brushes in the opposite direction as they thread backwards from standard screw top items. If you still cannot operate the brush, please contact our Product Experts at 1-800-933-2542 for further assistance.

I just love this surprising little brush . The bristles are so flexible and go from very wide to the tiniest point effortlessly holding its shape. Also its so easy to clean it makes going from one color to the next easy, and with out muddying up your pallet. I would like to order the other sizes as well. I was just giving it a try and was so pleasantly surprised. I also love how you have an instant water supply with out having to cary an extra container . It doesn't leak at all and when Im painting in fine spaces, I don't have to worry about the water flowing out too quickly it gives you total control over your water. Perfect for traveling or keeping in your portable art kit. Joanne Fink does a fabulous job describing and demoing the products on you tube.

I love these brushes! Especially the very small one makes beautiful calligraphy. The fibers of the brushes are so beautifully pointed and they keep that point...unlike other watercolor brushes which become ragged. All of the 3 sizes are very versatile and even the larger brush allows me to make delicate touches with the tip.I have found that if you DON'T fill them with water, they are easier to control the amount of water the brush holds. So I guess I really buy them because the fiber tips are so AWESOME!

I've used this brush in two sizes for over a week. It's due a worthy review. It's pretty simple to assemble--pop out black star plug and fill with H2o. Screw to the left to tighten, right to loosen (this way it doesn't unscrew while you work). Squeeze until you see water flow on the tip...and go to town. The brushes are a little different from traditional but overall I can't complain. I got used to the water/color ration rather quickly and find it works very well with my W&N 1/2 pans. Give these brushes a try!

These are fantastic synthetic brushes. I originally tried a different brand that were terrible. They leaked constantly. I thought they were all the same.

This brush came in a travel watercolor set, so I gave it a try. I was very pleased that the bursh disassembles. There is a "cap" that keeps the water from leaking during transport. The brush is easy to reassemble and when in use, there is great water contol and NO reasorption into the water well to contaminate the water well. I was so pleased that I purchase several more in all available sizes.

These are very similar in quality to the Niji brand which I find to be a great product as well. They do not disassemble.

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